HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2026-009RESOLUTION NO. 2026-009
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING TENTATIVE
TRACT MAP SUBTT20653, A REQUEST TO SUBDIVIDE TWO
EXISTING LOTS TOTALING APPROXIMATELY 39.58 GROSS ACRES
INTO (5) NUMBERED LOTS AND SIX (6) LETTERED LOTS, LOCATED
WITHIN THE ETIWANDA HEIGHTS NEIGHBORHOOD AND
CONSERVATION PLAN (EHNCP) WITHIN THE LAND USE
DESIGNATIONS OF RURAL OPEN SPACE AND GENERAL OPEN
SPACE AND FACILITIES. THE SITE IS ZONED RURAL HILLSIDE (H-
R), RURAL OPEN SPACE (R -OS), AND RURAL FLOOD
CONTROL/UTILITY CORRIDOR (R-FCIUC), LOCATED NORTH OF
DECLIFF DRIVE, EAST OF WARDMAN BULLOCK ROAD, AND WEST
OF AMBLESIDE PLACE; APN'S: 0226-061-68 and 0226-061-69.
A. Recitals.
1. The applicant, DeCliff Properties LLC, filed an application for the approval of
Tentative Tract Map SUBTT20653, as described in the title of this Resolution. Hereinafter in this
Resolution, the subject Tentative Tract Map request is referred to as "the Application."
2. On the 25th day of March 2026, the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho
Cucamonga conducted a duly noticed public hearing on said application and concluded said
hearing on that date and thereafter, among other actions, adopting Resolution No. 2026-009
and approving Tentative Tract Map SUBTT20653.
3. All legal prerequisites prior to the adoption of this Resolution have occurred.
B. Resolution.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY FOUND, DETERMINED, AND RESOLVED by the
Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga as follows:
1. The Planning Commission hereby finds that all facts set forth in the Recitals
contained in Part A, of this Resolution are true and correct.
2. Based upon the substantial evidence presented to the Planning Commission at the
duly noticed public hearing held on March 25, 2026, including written and oral staff reports, and
public testimony, the Planning Commission hereby makes the following findings:
a. The Project site is vacant land generally located north of DeCliff Drive, east of
Wardman Bullock Road, and west of Ambleside Place; and
b. The Project site consists of two (2) existing lots totaling approximately 39.58
gross acres, identified as Assessor's Parcel Numbers 0226-061-68 and 0226-061-69; and
c. Tentative Tract Map No. SUBTT20653 proposes to create five (5) numbered
lots and six (6) lettered lots to support future single-family residential development; and
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2026-009
TENTATIVE TRACT MAP No. SUBTT20653
DeCliff Properties LLC
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d. The existing land uses, along with the General Plan and Zoning designations,
for the project site and the surrounding properties, relative to the above -noted parcel, are as
follows:
Land Use
General Plan
Zoning
Vacant/Undeveloped
Rural Open Space
Rural Open Space (R -OS)
APN: 0226-061-68
General Open Space and
Rural Flood Control/Utility
Facilities
Corridor (R-FC/UC)
Site*
Rural Open Space
Rural Hillside (R -H)
Vacant/Undeveloped
General Open Space and
Rural Flood Control/Utility
APN: 0226-061-69
Facilities
Corridor (R-FC/UC)
Rural Open Space
Rural Hillside (R -H)
North*
Vacant/Undeveloped
General Open Space and
Rural Open Space (R -OS)
Facilities
Rural Flood Control/Utility
Corridor (R-FC/UC)
Rural Open Space
Rural Hillside (R -H)
West*
Dwelling, Single -Family
General Open Space and
Rural Open Space (R -OS)
Facilities
Rural Flood Control/Utility
Corridor (R-FC/UC)
General Open Space and
Flood Control/Utility Corridor
South*
Vacant/Undeveloped
Facilities
(FC/UC)
Rural Open Space
Rural Hillside (R -H)
East
Ling Yen Temple,
General Open Space and
Rural Open Space (R -OS)
Vacant/Undeveloped
Facilities
Rural Flood Control/Utility
Corridor (R-FC/UC)
* Hillside and Equestrian Overlay Zones
e. The newly created parcels comply with the allowed density of the Rural Hillside
(H -R) Zone of the Etiwanda Heights neighborhood and Conservation Plan (EHNCP) pursuant to
Table 5.9.3A — Allowed Density per Regulation Sub -Zone requiring a maximum density of one
(1) dwelling unit per two (2) acres. Lots 1 through Lot 4 will have a minimum size of 2 acres and
Lot 5 will be 3.41 acres; and
f. The newly created parcels comply with the development standards pursuant to
the Etiwanda Heights Neighborhood and Conservation Plan (EHNCP) consistent with Hillside
Rural Development Standards pursuant to Table 5.9.4. — Building Standards, as demonstrated
in the table below:
C.
Compliance Standards - Table 5.9.4 Building Standards (EHNCP)
Development Standard
Requirement
Proposed Lots
Analysis
Minimum Lot Areal
I acre
Lot 1 — 2 acres
Compliant
Lot 2 — 2 acres
Compliant
Lot 3 — 2 acres
Compliant
Lot 4 — 2 acres
Compliant
Lot 5 — 3.41 acres
Compliant
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TENTATIVE TRACT MAP No. SUBTT20653
DeCliff Properties LLC
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Minimum Lot Width
150 ft
Lot 1 — 308.00ft
Compliant
Lot 2 — 306.00 ft
Compliant
Lot 3 — 298.00 ft
Compliant
Lot 4 — 293.00 ft
Compliant
Lot 5 — 663.00 ft
Compliant
Minimum Lot Depth
150 ft
Lot 1 — 285.00 ft
Compliant
Lot 2 — 286.00 ft
Compliant
Lot 3 — 274.00 ft
Compliant
Lot 4 — 293.00 ft
Compliant
Lot 5 — 161.00 ft
Compliant
Setbacks
Primary Building Front
40 ft
Lot 1 -Lot 5 — 40 ft
Compliant
Primary Building Side
40 ft
Lot 1 -Lot 5— minimum
40 ft on one side ,
exceeded on the
opposite side
Compliant
Primary Building Rear
40 ft
Exceeded
Compliant
g. The application as submitted includes no physical development of structures at
the subject site.
3. Based upon the substantial evidence presented to the Planning Commission at the
above -referenced public hearing meeting and upon the specific findings of facts set forth in
Paragraphs 1, and 2 above stated, the Planning Commission hereby finds and concludes the
following with respect to the Tentative Tract Map:
a. The tentative tract map, design, and improvements are consistent with the
General Plan and Development Code. The Project site is consistent with the Etiwanda Heights
Neighborhood and Conservation Plan (EHNCP) Rural Sub -zone Development Standards for the
Rural Hillside (H -R) zoning designation. The Project will create five (5) numbered lots for the
future construction of single-family residential and will create six (6) letter lots proposed to
remain as open space. The created lots meet the density of one (1) dwelling unit per two (2)
acres and the building standards of the EHNCP. The Project is consistent with the Vision,
Goals, and Principles of the EHNCP Rural Development Sub -Zone, including Goal No. 1: To
permanently conserve and manage as rural open space the largest feasible portion of the
Rural/Conservation Area and Goal No. 2: To ensure that all development and uses within the
Rural/Conservation Area are aesthetically compatible with the rural foothill character and
landscape. The subdivision is proposed as a clustered development, which supports residential
uses while maintaining open space areas and boundaries from environmental constraints and
preserving the natural character of the hillside rural area. Accordingly, the proposed tentative
tract map, project design, and improvements are consistent with the H -R Sub -Zone designation
of the EHNCP; and
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TENTATIVE TRACT MAP No. SUBTT20653
DeCliff Properties LLC
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b. The site is physically suitable for the proposed subdivision and for the
proposed density. The tentative tract map proposes to subdivide two parcels totaling
approximately 39.58 acres and create five (5) numbered lots ranging between 2 acres to 3.41
acres, for the future construction of single-family hillside residential and create six (6) letter lots
proposed to remain as open space. The site is physically suitable for the proposed development
and has been designed in compliance with the EHNCP standards, including but not limited to
meeting the density, identifying environmental constraints, determining location of homesites,
compliance with lot area, building setbacks, fuel modification buffer, and meeting universal
standards keeping distance requirements from fault lines and
Blue Line steam areas; and
c. The design of the subdivision and proposed improvements are not likely to
cause substantial environmental damage, avoidable injury to fish or wildlife or their habitat, or
serious public health problems. The proposed subdivision and improvements are consistent with
the development standards of the EHNCP. The proposed clustering design will avoid
environmentally sensitive areas, such as fault lines, Blue Line Stream, and will avoid areas
zoned Flood Control/Utility Corridor (R-FC/UC) and Open Space (R -OS). In addition, a CEQA
compliance Memorandum was prepared pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15183 finding the Project consistent with
the EHNCP.
d. The design of the tentative tract map will not conflict with any easements
acquired by the public at large, for access through or use of property within the proposed
subdivision. In this connection, the governing body may approve a map if it finds that alternate
easements, for access or for use, will be provided, and that these will be substantially equivalent
to ones previously acquired by the public. This shall apply only to easements of record or to
easements established by judgment of a court of competent jurisdiction and no authority is
hereby granted to a legislative body to determine that the public at large has acquired
easements for access through or use of property within the proposed subdivision. The proposed
subdivision main vehicular access will be via a 60 -foot dedication roadway share access
agreement along DeCliff Drive. In addition, a sixty (60) foot wide shared access road dedication
leading to the five (5) created lots will cross an existing sixty (60) foot dedication per parcel map
No. 9461, located within the General Open Space and Facilities Los Angeles Department of
Water and Power Easement through the General Open Space and Facilities. The Project has
been conditioned to acquire the required access easements.
4. The approval of the Project is in compliance with the California Environmental Quality
Act (CEQA). Pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15183 — Projects Consistent with a
Community Plan, General Plan, or Zoning. Environmental impacts associated with development in
the project area were previously analyzed in the Etiwanda Heights Neighborhood and Conservation
Plan (EHNCP) certified Environmental Impact Report (EIR) adopted by the City Council in October
2019, (SCH No. 2017091027).
A CEQA Compliance Memorandum was prepared pursuant to Section 15183 by Lilburn
Corporation dated February 2026. The analysis concluded that:
There are no project -specific significant impacts peculiar to the site that were
not analyzed in the EHNCP EIR;
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TENTATIVE TRACT MAP No. SUBTT20653
DeCliff Properties LLC
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b. There are no significant impacts not previously analyzed in the EHNCP EIR;
c. There are no significant off -site or cumulative impacts unaddressed by the
EHNCP EIR;
d. No new substantial information indicates that any previously identified impact
is more severe than previously disclosed. All potential impacts have either
been analyzed in the EHNCP EIR or can be mitigated to a less -than -
significant level by existing development standards and no further
environmental review is required under CEQA Guidelines Section 15183.
5. Based upon the findings and conclusions set forth in Paragraphs 1, 2, 3, and 4
above, the Planning Commission hereby approves the application for Tentative Tract Map No.
SUBTT20653 subject to each and every condition set forth in the Conditions of Approval,
attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference.
6. The Secretary of the Planning Commission shall certify the adoption of this
Resolution.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 25TH DAY OF MARCH 2026. PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
ATTEST
I, Jennifer Nakamura, Secretary of the Planning Commission for the City of Rancho
Cucamonga, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly and regularly introduced,
passed, and adopted by the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, at a regular
meeting of the Planning Commission held on the 25th day of March 2026, by the following vote:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS: MORALES, BOLING, DOPP, DIAZ
NOES: COMMISSIONERS:
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: DANIELS
ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS:
Conditions of Approval
RANCHO
CUCAMONGA Community Development Department
Project #: SUBTT20653
Project Name: Decliff Drive 5 -Lot Subdivision
Location: - 022606169-0000
Project Type: Tentative Tract Map
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT:
Planning Department
Please be advised of the following Special Conditions
1. Future Site Development shall be in compliance with the Etiwanda Heights Neighborhood and
Conservation Plan (EHNCP) Development Standards and Design Guidelines, pursuant to Chapter 5.9
(Rural/conservation Area Standards) and Table 5.9.4 (Building Standards).
2. A map and agreement shall be prepared and recorded, pursuant to ENHCP, Section 5.9.2 (6), for the
designated open space easement, which specifies all intended uses. Fee title to easements shall be
held by individual homeowners, a Homeowner Association, the Land Manager, or a combination
thereof.
3. All exterior lighting shall be designed so that all site and building -mounted luminaires produce a
maximum initial illuminance value no greater than 0.01 horizontal and vertical footcandles at the
boundary of the Homesite and beyond, pursuant to EHNCP, Section 5.9.4 (A) Lighting.
4. Future Architecture and Landscaping shall be designed pursuant to EHNCP Section 5.10.
Standard Conditions of Approval
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Project #: SUBTT20653
Project Name. Decliff Drive 5 -Lot Subdivision
Location: - 022606169-0000
Project Type: Tentative Tract Map
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT:
Planning Department
Standard Conditions of Approval
5. The applicant shall indemnify, protect, defend, and hold harmless, the City, and/or any of its officials,
officers, employees, agents, departments, agencies, those City agents serving as independent
contractors in the role of City officials and instrumentalities thereof (collectively "Indemnitees"), from any
and all claims, demands, lawsuits, writs of mandamus, and other actions and proceedings (whether
legal, equitable, declaratory, administrative or adjudicatory in nature), and alternative dispute resolutions
procedures (including, but not limited to, arbitrations, mediations, and other such procedures)
(collectively "Actions"), brought against the City, and/or any of its officials, officers, employees, agents,
departments, agencies, and instrumentalities thereof, that challenge, attack, or seek to modify, set
aside, void, or annul, the action of, or any permit or approval issued by, the City and/or any of its
officials, officers, employees, agents, departments, agencies, and instrumentalities thereof (including
actions approved by the voters of the City), for or concerning the project, whether such actions are
brought under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), State Planning and Zoning Law, the
Subdivisions Map Act, Code of Civil Procedure Section 1085 or 1094.5, or any other state, federal, or
local statute, law, ordinance, rule, regulation, or any decision of a competent jurisdiction. This
indemnification provision expressly includes losses, judgments, costs, and expenses (including, without
limitation, attorneys' fees or court costs) in any manner arising out of or incident to this approval, the
Planning Director's actions, the Planning Commission's actions, and/or the City Council's actions,
related entitlements, or the City's environmental review thereof. The Applicant shall pay and satisfy any
judgment, award or decree that may be rendered against City or the other Indemnitees in any such suit,
action, or other legal proceeding. It is expressly agreed that the City shall have the right to approve,
which approval will not be unreasonably withheld, the legal counsel providing the City's defense, and
that the applicant shall reimburse City for any costs and expenses directly and necessarily incurred by
the City in the course of the defense. City shall promptly notify the applicant of any Action brought and
City shall cooperate with applicant in the defense of the Action. In the event such a legal action is filed
challenging the City's determinations herein or the issuance of the approval, the City shall estimate its
expenses for the litigation. The Applicant shall deposit said amount with the City or, at the discretion of
the City, enter into an agreement with the City to pay such expenses as they become due.
6. Copies of the signed Planning Commission Resolution of Approval or Approval Letter, Conditions of
Approval, and all environmental mitigations shall be included on the plans (full size). The sheet(s) are for
information only to all parties involved in the construction/grading activities and are not required to be
wet sealed/stamped by a licensed Engineer/Architect.
7. This tentative tract map or tentative parcel map shall expire, unless extended by the Planning
Commission, unless a complete final map is filed with the Engineering Services Department within 3
years from the date of the approval.
8. The applicant shall sign the Statement of Agreement and Acceptance of Conditions of Approval
provided by the Planning Department. The signed Statement of Agreement and Acceptance of
Conditions of Approval shall be returned to the Planning Department prior to the submittal of
grading/construction plans for plan check, request for a business license, and/or commencement of the
approved activity.
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Project #: SUBTT20653
Project Name: Decliff Drive 5 -Lot Subdivision
Location: - 022606169-0000
Project Type: Tentative Tract Map
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT
Planning Department
Standard Conditions of Approval
9. The applicant shall be required to pay California Department of Fish and Wildlife Notice of Exemption
fee in the amount of $50.00. All checks are to be made payable to the Clerk of the Board Supervisors
and submitted to the Planning Commission Secretary prior to public hearing or within 5 days of the date
of project approval.
Engineering Services Department
Please be advised of the following Special Conditions
1. The project Final Map shall meet the Subdivision Map Act, City Development Codes, and Conditions of
Approval requirements. The Final Map shall be approved and recorded with the San Bernardino
County Recorders Office prior to issuance of Building Permits.
2. The applicant shall irrevocably offer to dedicate street right-of-way easement to City of Rancho
Cucamonga to be consistent with the Etiwanda Heights Specific Plan, Rural/Conservation Area Road
Standards.
Proposed new street shall be 50 feet from right-of-way to right-of-way.
3. The applicant shall obtain all approvals from Los Angeles Department of Water and Power for the
dedication and construction of the new proposed public road encroaching into their easement prior
Final Map approval.
4. The applicant shall obtain all necessary approvals and easement deed for the dedication of the
proposed public road from the adjacent parcel to the east (APN:0226-061-71-0000) prior recordation
of final map or grading permit issuance.
5. The applicant shall obtain an access easement from parcels APN:0226-082-28-0000 and
APN:0226-061-74-0000 to access the road north of Ambleside Place.
Standard Conditions of Approval
6. A final drainage study shall be submitted to and approved by the City Engineer prior to final map
approval or the issuance of Building Permits, whichever occurs first. All drainage facilities shall be
installed as required by the City Engineer.
7. A signed consent and waiver form to join and/or form the appropriate Landscape Maintenance
District(s) shall be filed with the Engineering Services Department prior to final map approval or
issuance of Building Permits whichever occurs first. Formation costs shall be borne by the developer.
This parcel is required to be annexed into a CFD district (Street Lighting Services) to finance the
maintenance and services of streetlights, traffic lights, and appurtenant facilities. This condition needs to
be completed before the Final Map approval or issuance of Building Permits whichever occurs first. Any
annexation cost shall be borne by the developer. To start the annexation process, please contact Kelly
Guerra at 909-774-2582
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Project #: SUBTT20653
Project Name: Decliff Drive 5 -Lot Subdivision
Location: - 022606169-0000
Project Type: Tentative Tract Map
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT.
Engineering Services Department
Standard Conditions of Approval
8. Construct the following perimeter street improvements per the Etiwanda Heights Specific Plan,
Rural/Conservation Area Road Standards including, but not limited to:
Street Name: (Proposed New Street)
A.C. Pvmt
Street Lights
Gravel Shoulders
Bioswales
Private Horse Trail (10ft)
Notes: Thickness of AC pavement to follow local road way section under City's Standard 100-A.
9. Improvement Plans and Construction:
a. Street improvement plans, including street trees, street lights, and intersection safety lights on future
signal poles, and traffic signal plans shall be prepared by a registered Civil Engineer and shall be
submitted to and approved by the City Engineer. Security shall be posted and an agreement executed
to the satisfaction of the City Engineer and the City Attorney guaranteeing completion of the public
and/or private street improvements, prior to final map approval or the issuance of Building Permits,
whichever occurs first.
b. Prior to any work being performed in public right-of-way, fees shall be paid and a construction permit
shall be obtained from the Engineering Services Department in addition to any other permits required.
c. Pavement striping, marking, traffic signing, and street name signing shall be installed to the
satisfaction of the City Engineer.
d. Existing City roads requiring construction shall remain open to traffic at all times with adequate
detours during construction. Street or lane closure permits are required. A cash deposit shall be
provided to cover the cost of grading and paving, which shall be refunded upon completion of the
construction to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.
e. Street names shall be approved by the Planning Manager prior to submittal for first plan check.
10. Provide separate utility services to each parcel including sanitary sewerage system, water, gas, electric
power, telephone, and cable TV (all underground) in accordance with the Utility Standards. Easements
shall be provided as required.
11. All existing easements lying within future rights -of -way shall be quit -claimed or delineated on the final
map.
12. Water and sewer plans shall be designed and constructed to meet the requirements of the Cucamonga
Valley Water District (CVWD), Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District, and the Environmental
Health Department of the County of San Bernardino. A letter of compliance from the CVWD is required
prior to final map approval or issuance of permits, whichever occurs first. Such letter must have been
issued by the water district within 90 days prior to final map approval in the case of subdivision or prior
to the issuance of permits in the case of all other residential projects.
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Project #:
Project Name
Location:
SU BTT20653
Decliff Drive 5 -Lot Subdivision
- 022606169-0000
Project Type: Tentative Tract Map
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT:
Engineering Services Department
Standard Conditions of Approval
13. It shall be the developer's responsibility to have the current FIRM Zone designation removed
from the project area. The developer shall provide drainage and/or flood protection facilities sufficient
to obtain a Zone "X" designation. The developer's engineer shall prepare all necessary reports, plans,
and hydrologic/hydraulic calculations. A Conditional Letter of Map Revision (CLOMR) shall be obtained
from FEMA prior to final map approval or issuance of Building Permits, whichever occurs first. A Letter
of Map Revision (LOMB) shall be issued by FEMA prior to occupancy or improvement acceptance,
whichever occurs first.
Fire Prevention 1 New Construction Unit
Standard Conditions of Approval
1. The site/project is located in the designated Wildland-Urban Interface Fire Area. A site -specific or
project -specific fire protection plan is required for this project. The fire protection plan is required to be
in accordance with Fire District Standard 49-1.
Grading Section
Standard Conditions of Approval
1. Grading of the subject property shall be in accordance with current adopted California Building Code
and/or the California Residential Code, City Grading Standards, and accepted grading practices. The
Grading and Drainage Plan(s) shall be in substantial conformance with the approved conceptual
Grading and Drainage Plan.
2. A soils report shall be prepared by a qualified Engineer licensed by the State of California to perform
such work. Two copies will be provided at grading and drainage plan submittal for review. Plans shall
implement design recommendations per said report.
3. A geologic report shall be prepared by a qualified Engineer or Engineering Geologist and submitted at
the time of application for Grading and Drainage Plan review.
4. The final Grading and Drainage Plan, appropriate certifications and compaction reports shall be
completed, submitted, and approved by the Engineering Services Department prior to the issuance of
building permits.
5. The applicant shall comply with the City of Rancho Cucamonga Dust Control Measures and place a dust
control sign on the project site prior to the issuance of a grading permit. All dust control sign (s) shall be
located outside of the public right of way.
6. If a Rough Grading and Drainage Plan/Permit are submitted to the Engineering Services Department
for review, the rough grading plan shall be a separate plan submittal and permit from Precise Grading
and Drainage Plan/Permit.
7. Prior to issuance of a grading permit the grading plan shall show that all manufactured slopes shall be a
minimum 2 -foot offset from the public right of way, permitted line, or the adjacent private property. All
slope offsets shall meet the requirements of the current adopted California Building Code.
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Project #: SUBTT20653
Project Name: Decliff Drive 5 -Lot Subdivision
Location: - 022606169-0000
Project Type: Tentative Tract Map
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT:
Grading Section
Standard Conditions of Approval
8. The applicant shall provide a grading agreement and grading bond for all cut and fill combined
exceeding 5,000 cubic yards prior to issuance of a grading permit. The grading agreement and bond
shall be approved by the Engineering Services Department.
9. Grading Inspections:
a) Prior to the start of grading operations the owner and grading contractor shall request a pre -grading
meeting. The meeting shall be attended by the project owner/representative, the grading contractor and
the Building Inspector to discuss about grading requirements and preventive measures, etc. If a
pre -grading meeting is not held within 24 hours from the start of grading operations, the grading permit
may be subject to suspension by the Building Inspector;
b) The grading contractor shall call into the City of Rancho Cucamonga Building and Safety Department
at least 1 working day in advance to request the following grading inspections prior to continuing
grading operations:
i) The bottom of the over -excavation;
ii) Completion of Rough Grading, prior to issuance of the building permit;
iii) At the completion of Rough Grading, the grading contractor or owner shall submit to the Engineering
Services Department an original and a copy of the Pad Certifications to be prepared by and properly
wet signed and sealed by the Civil Engineer and Soils Engineer of Record;
iv) The rough grading certificates and the compaction reports will be reviewed by the Associate
Engineer or a designated person and approved prior to the issuance of a building permit.
10. Private sewer, water, and storm drain improvements will be designed per the latest adopted California
Plumbing Code. Private storm drain improvements shall be shown on the grading and drainage plan.
11. Prior to the issuance of the Certificate of Occupancy or final sign off by the Building Inspector the
engineer of record shall certify the functionality of the storm water quality management plan (WQMP)
storm water treatment devices and best management practices (BMP).
12. Prior to the issuance of a Grading Permit the City of Rancho Cucamonga's "Memorandum of
Agreement of Storm Water Quality Management Plan" shall be submitted for review and approval by the
Engineering Services Department and recorded with the County Recorder's Office.
13. Prior to issuance of a Grading Permit the applicant shall obtain a Waste Discharge Identification
Number (WDID). The WDID number shall also be shown on the WQMP Site and Drainage Plan
document.
14. The land/property owner shall follow the inspection and maintenance requirements of the approved
project specific Water Quality Management Plan and shall provide a copy of the inspection reports on a
biennial basis to the City of Rancho Cucamonga Environmental Program Manager.
15. Prior to approval of the final project -specific water quality management plan the applicant shall have a
soils engineer prepare a project -specific infiltration study for the project for the purposes of storm water
quality treatment. The infiltration study and recommendations shall follow the guidelines in the current
adopted "San Bernardino County Technical Guidance Document for Water Quality Management Plans".
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Project #: SUBTT20653
Project Name: Decliff Drive 5 -Lot Subdivision
Location: - 022606169-0000
Project Type: Tentative Tract Map
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT:
Grading Section
Standard Conditions of Approval
16. GROUND WATER PROTECTION:
Prior to approval of the final project specific water quality management plan (WQMP), the WQMP
document shall meet the requirements of the State Water Resources Control Board Order No.
R8-2010-0036 (NPDES No. CAS 618036), the San Bernardino County Municipal Separate Storm
Sewers Separation (MS4) Permit reads:
Section XI.D(Water Quality Management Plan Requirements).8(Groundwater Protection):
Treatment Control BMPs utilizing infiltration [exclusive of incidental infiltration and BMPs not designed to
primarily function as infiltration devices (such as grassy swales, detention basins, vegetated buffer
strips, constructed wetlands, etc.)] must comply with the following minimum requirements to protect
groundwater:
a. Use of structural infiltration treatment BMPs shall not cause or contribute to an exceedance of
ground water quality objectives.
b. Source control and pollution prevention control BMPs shall be implemented to protect groundwater
quality. The need for pre-treatment BMPs such as sedimentation or filtration should be evaluated prior
to infiltration.
c. Adequate pretreatment of runoff prior to infiltration shall be required in gas stations and large
commercial parking lots. (NOTE: The State Water Quality Control Board defines a large commercial
parking lot as 100,000 sq. ft. or more of commercial development to include parking lot (with 100 or
more vehicle traffics), OR, by means of 5,000sqft or more of allowable space designated for parking
purposes').
d. Unless adequate pre-treatment of runoff is provided prior to infiltration structural infiltration treatment
BMPs must not be used for areas of industrial or light industrial activity{77}, areas subject to high
vehicular traffic (25,000 or more daily traffic); car washes; fleet storage areas; nurseries; or any other
high threat to water quality land uses or activities.
e. Class V injection wells or dry wells must not be placed in areas subject to vehicular{78} repair or
maintenance activities{79}, such as an auto body repair shop, automotive repair shop, new and used
car dealership, specialty repair shop (e.g., transmission and muffler repair shop) or any facility that does
any vehicular repair work.
f. Structural infiltration BMP treatment shall not be used at sites that are known to have soil and
groundwater contamination.
g. Structural infiltration treatment BMPs shall be located at least 100 feet horizontally from any water
supply wells.
h. The vertical distance from the bottom of any infiltration structural treatment BMP to the historic high
groundwater mark shall be at least 10 -feet. Where the groundwater basins do not support beneficial
uses, this vertical distance criteria may be reduced, provided groundwater quality is maintained.
i. Structural infiltration treatment BMPs shall not cause a nuisance or pollution as defined in Water
Code Section 13050.
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Project #: SUBTT20653
Project Name: Decliff Drive 5 -Lot Subdivision
Location: - 022606169-0000
Project Type: Tentative Tract Map
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT:
Grading Section
Standard Conditions of Approval
17. RESIDENTIAL MANDATORY MEASURES - CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE -
Prior to the issuance of any building permit the applicant shall comply with Section 4.106.3 (Grading
and Paving) of the current adopted California Green Building Standards Code:
Construction plans shall indicate how the site grading or drainage system will manage all surface water
flows to keep water from entering building. Examples of methods to manage surface water include, but
are not limited to, the following:
1. Swales.
2. Water collection and disposal systems.
3. French drains.
4. Water retention gardens.
5. Other water measures which keep surface water away from buildings and aid in groundwater
recharge.
Exception: Additions and alterations not altering the drainage path.
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